noun
high-grade sake; fine sake
A literary or elegant term for premium sake. Not used in casual conversation; appears in poetry, traditional contexts, or refined descriptions.
この玉酒は、特別な祝いの席で振る舞われた。
This fine sake was served at a special celebratory occasion.
古い和歌には「玉酒」という言葉がよく見られる。
The word 玉酒 often appears in old waka poems.